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In a deal that was initially reported way back in June, L.A. has officially announced the signing of former Xavier guard Quincy Olivari, via its official X account.
Terms of the agreement have not been divulged, but Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports that the 6-foot-3 aspiring pro has been signed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract.
All 15 of Los Angeles’ standard roster spots and all three of the team’s two-way roster openings are currently filled.
It seems likely that Olivari and fellow reported Exhibit 10 signings Kylor Kelley and Sean East are competing for affiliate deals with the Lakers’ G League affiliate squad, the South Bay Lakers, though it is conceivable that, if one of these signings really impresses new head coach JJ Redick and/or longtime team president and general manager Rob Pelinka during the team’s training camp, they could supplant one of current two-way signings Blake Hinson, Armel Traore, and Colin Castleton.
Olivari was a two-time All-CUSA honoree during his four-year tenure at Rice, before transferring to Xavier during his final season of eligibility.
In 2023-24 with the 16-18 Musketeers, Olivari logged averages of 19.1 points on .425/.409/.814 shooting splits, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals.
